Enrique Bandt

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Aug 1995 - Jul 2024

  Major (O-4), USMC - Battalion Operations Officer / Maintenance Operations OfficerDirected advanced maintenance operations to support of Marine Corps organizations across six multiple Western States and strategic sites in Southeast Asia. Analyzed customer maintenance needs, allocated resources and manpower, and monitored maintenance lifecycle from inception to delivery. Provided assistance and utilized all available resources to expedite delivery dates. • Oversaw accounting and reporting for $250M+ in inventory and maintained a $70M+ operating budget ensuring appropriate employment of funds, and 100% accountability/auditability through periodic audit reviews and robust internal control procedures. • Developed and implemented a new task tracking methodology utilizing Microsoft Teams, which consolidated communication and streamlined task analysis, resource alignment, and team development processes. This project resulted in an immediate reduction in task delivery and action time from one day to under two hours. • Spearheaded Marine Corps Force Design plan, restructuring 400+ personnel and $30M+ of military equipment, completing the transformation four months ahead of schedule. • Successfully managed a $5.5 million contract as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for 38 maintenance contractors, overseeing contract execution and personnel deployment, significantly reducing customer wait times and improving overall operational efficiency. Conducted yearly contract evaluations, advocating for and justifying contract renewals and expansions. • Orchestrated the design, monitoring, and evaluation of comprehensive data analysis plans and performance metrics using Microsoft PowerBI and Pivot Tables, employing advanced statistical techniques and predictive modeling to advise decision-makers and senior executives. Show less Major (O-4), USMC - Materiel Readiness Branch Officer-in-ChargeOversaw the acquisition, disposition, and cross-lateral support of equipment by continually coordinating with global stakeholders, program managers, and cross-functional partners to resolve backlog issues and successfully ensured zero shortage related issues. • Mentored 16 senior experts in overseeing 60,000+ military equipment valued at $900M, implementing effective maintenance programs and policies, boosting equipment readiness by 10%+ in many weapon systems. • Implemented Condition Based Maintenance Plus (CBM+), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and process improvements in multiple organizations in Japan resulting in 83% reduction in labor hours and a 67% maintenance costs reduction in the first year. • Led a cross-functional team in developing and implementing advanced manufacturing (3D printing, machining, welding, etc.) capabilities supporting Marine Corps organizations across six Western States. Developed policy and procedures for parts candidacy and catalogued parts fulfillment by employing internal capacity, and leveraging external companies with higher technological capability, saving $1M+ in the first six months of program implementation. Show less Captain (O-3), USMC - Branch Operations Officer / Analysis Team Officer-in-ChargeLed and managed 18 senior analysts in conducting comprehensive analyses, evaluations, and process testing on 56 organizations across Japan, South Korea, and Australia focused on logistics compliance and internal controls resulting in improving overall equipment stewardship, and process improvements. • Analyzed data results to develop recommendations and improvement plans, presented findings through quarterly symposiums and newsletters resulting in reduced problem areas and improved results across all categories. • Led an organization transformation initiative by redesigning analysis method focused on processes and procedures, reducing analysis time from two weeks to one week and providing detailed root-cause analysis results and more comprehensive corrective actions plans. • Designed and implemented an interactive Corrective Action Plan (CAP) form leveraging Adobe Acrobat Pro and SQL programming language to facilitate the development and execution of corrective actions, enhance focus on root cause analysis, and streamline routing approval and submission process. This project led to more impactful corrective actions, increased leadership engagement during implementation, and ultimately minimized repeat findings during subsequent inspections. Show less Chief Warrant Officer 3 (W-3), USMC - Regiment Ordnance Officer / Maintenance Officer / Maintenance Management OfficerManaged maintenance production aligned with commander’s priorities by overseeing maintenance programs, coordinating maintenance actions, prioritizing and allocating resources and manpower, securing external support for expedited parts delivery, and logistically coordinating mobile support to the point of need.• Mentored and supervised 50+ Marines in various duties providing physical security, maintenance and inspections, issue and recovery, and accountability, resulting 98% equipment readiness and 100% accountability for over 30,000 military assets worth over $300M.• Designed and implemented an advanced weapons custodian training program, successfully training 150+ Marines in personnel screening, duties, physical security, weapons handling, and the application of deadly force. This program's effectiveness led to its adoption as official policy by Headquarters Marine Corps.• Orchestrated maintenance production aligned with commander’s priorities by coordinating maintenance action, prioritizing resources, securing external support for expedited parts delivery, and mobile support. Show less Gunnery Sergeant (E-7), USMC - Ground Ordnance Senior Instructor / Lesson Developer• Improved the 17 Program of Instructions (POI) by updating and maintaining training aids, student handouts, lesson plans, instructor preparation guides, Operational Risk Assessments, and improved test materials. • Instructed over 100 students with over 300 documented hours of entry-level training, instructing 12 different small arms platforms, maintenance management administration, and Armory procedures. Show less Staff Sergeant (E-6), USMC - Armory Chief / Maintenance Management Chief• Supervised all corrective and preventive maintenance, issue and recovery, and physical security and accountability for over 12,000 ordnance assets maintaining readiness above 95% and 100% accountability.• Played a key role in the embarkation and debarkation of over 3,000 ordnance assets to three different naval vessels: USS Boxer, USS Dubuque, and USS Comstock.• While deployed to Iraq, assisted as convoy commander for over 30 resupply convoys three forward operations bases and one combat outpost ensuring the safety and wellbeing of everyone on the convoy and timely delivery of much-needed food, water, ammunition and mail Show less Sergeant (E-5), USMC - Armory Chief / Small Arms Technician• Performed and supervised maintenance repairs, inspections of systems, diagnosed problems, troubleshooting procedures for over 10,000 weapon systems ensuring successful live-fire ranges and life-fire exercises.• Maintained impeccable physical security and 100% accountability of all weapon systems in the unit by performing daily sight counts, monthly serialized inventories, strict access control procedures to arms rooms, and periodic physical security inspections.• Maintained accountability of requisition records for parts valued over $100 million for over 1,000 weapon systems. 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  • Senior Operations Manager | Maintenance and Supply Chain Manager

    Jun 2023 - Jul 2024

  • Senior Program Manager - Fleet Readiness and Sustainment

    Jun 2020 - May 2023

  • Senior Manager - Advanced Maintenance Operations

    Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Operations Manager - Logistics Compliance Analysis

    Aug 2016 - Jun 2019

  • Maintenance Operations Manager | Senior Technical Advisor

    Aug 2008 - Aug 2016

  • Student

    Jan 2008 - Aug 2008

  • Lead Instructor | Instruction Writer

    Oct 2007 - Jan 2008

  • Maintenance Operations Supervisor | Technical Advisor

    Mar 2000 - Oct 2007

  • Weapon Systems Specialist | Physical Security Specialist

    Mar 1996 - Mar 2000

  • Marine Recruit | Student

    Aug 1995 - Mar 1996
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  JLL

  Aug 2024 - now

  Reliability Program Manager

  This role focuses on maximizing life, reliability and operational performance of equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, robotics, print and apply systems, and SCADA devices in support of HMW3 Amazon Distribution Site located in Kenosha, WI.